The Alpes du Sud is a land of contrasts, bathed in light and sun. Over the years the inhabitants have developed their produce with Mother Nature's bounty. Farmers and breeders invite you to explore their country, share their passion for their work, follow their daily activities according to the seasons, and taste their products stemming from an agriculture allying tradition, quality and modernity. They will take the time to pass a moment with you, helping you to listen to and understand this world that they respect and maintain.

ACCESS TO ORCIERES-MERLETTE SKI AREA

Merlette ski resort is situated above the village of Orcières in Hautes-Alpes. The resort has a superb ski area, its southern orientation assuring sun, and it's a pleasure to ski all day in the knowledge that you can ski all the way back to the resort. For adrenaline seekers there are opportunities to go off-piste as well as the snow park. And after a day of skiing, why not take advantage of the magnificent sports centre with its covered swimming pool. Altitude from 1850 to 2725 m, 44 pistes covering 85 km, (6 black, 18 red, 11 blue, 9 green), 28 lifts. Ski school. Snow garden. Snowshoeing, dog-sleds, ski touring. Ice rink. Snow park. Telemark. Cross-country area 2 km away, meeting place and ski equipment rental. Paragliding. Tenpin bowling, cinema, discotheque.

Massif des Écrins

The massif des Écrins is a large mountain range in the French Alps. It is a wild, authentic, Mountain beauty has been able to be preserved because of its status of National Park. \"Le veil of the mariee\" in the Valgaudemar, the refuge of the Glacier Blanc at 2542 m a.s.l. " in Vallouise, Prapic village in the Valley of Champsaur, the Shepherd House, home of the Parc de Châteauroux-les-Alpes in the Embrunais and the Meije cable car are places not to be missed.

The route Napoléon

Exiled to Elba in 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte landed secretly at Golfe Juan on March 1, 1815. He moves back to Paris by road which now bears his name and to almost, which follows the route of current RN 85.

Your holiday at the corner of fire

What could be more pleasant in the fall or winter to meet at the corner of the fireplace to warm up in the heat of the flame and to hear the fire crackling. Sensation of vacation to stay deviser quietly and enjoy the time that passes by letting her mind go: this is what offers you our selection of houses of hosts and lodgings with fireplace!

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Parc National des Ecrins

Tourist Office: PARC NATIONAL DES ECRINS

Local activities: The Ecrins National Park occupies one of the stands the largest and highest of the Alps (highlight 4102 m). The territory of more than 250 000 ha diversity of cultural and natural heritage meets the grandeur of the landscape...

Places to visit: Worth visiting: "the Bridal Veil" (a waterfall) in Valgaudemar, the Glacier Blanc mountain refuge at an altitude of 2542 m in Vallouise, the village of Prapic in Champsaur valley, the Shepherd's House. The Châteauroux-les-Alpes visitors centre in the Embrun region. La Meije cable car.

Champsaur

Tourist Office: MAISON DU TOURISME

Local activities: The Champsaur is a vast valley with hedged meadows and diverse verdant landscapes. Leisure activities are numerous: hiking, mountaineering, lakes, downhill and cross-country skiing, Col Bayard golf course. Explore the mountain heritage and many local products.

Places to visit: The Shepherd's House in Champoléon, the open air museum Dominique Villars in Noyer, the local history museum in Pisançon, les Pétètes chapel in Bénévent, the villlage of Prapic and its museum, the School from Yesterday in St-Jean, the stuffed animals at the ecomusé in St-Léger-les-Mélèzes.

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